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I think I’m on my 5th #careerchange by now. I wanted to throw out that bit of hope for those of you who are looking to change careers. Looking back, I can see how each of those “final destinations” was but a pit stop on the path I am on today. Each one of those …

#LinkedInLocalNova is tonight and I couldn’t be more excited! For this episode of #AskACareerCoach, Laini Fultz and I talk about our experience with the last #LinkedInLocal event. #Networking is so important for your #career! You can find your closest group at LinkedLocally.com. And we both look forward to seeing each of you at #LinkedInLocalNoVA tonight!! …

What is this crazy, weird, career coach-y concept of a #personalbrand? What in the world do I mean by that? Your #brand is very simple. It’s what you want to be known for. It’s what you want to be known as. Your brand message is how your #networking wing-man would introduce you at an event, …

We schedule changing the smoke detector batteries with the changing of Daylight Savings Time; we schedule physicals around our birthdays. So, I would like to suggest another: Review your #career documents on Tax Day! As soon as you finish your taxes and send then off to Uncle Sam, start an annual review of your personal …

Almost half-way through this #30DaysSocial experiment, and here are a few things I’ve already learned. It’s easiest to prep my messages for these in advance. I write a bunch at once and save them in a document to cut and paste later! So far, the best time to post for me is between 8-9am in …

We’re back with another episode of #AskACareerCoach and Laini Fultz. Now, Laini might not be willing toot her own horn enough, so I’m going to do it for her! Laini’s a Continuous improvement expert with a PMP and Six Sigma background. #Recuiters, take note of this fabulous #jobseeker, contact her today! Today, Laini has a …

“Thank you so much for your #presentation tonight! It was fun & informative!” “Hi Julie, awesome session last night! Thanks so much for your #insights!” Last night I spoke at a local group about how to “Pitch Yourself with a Powerful Introduction.” It was a great #speaking experience – one of those magical #events where …

Did you know? Did you know that a #CareerCoach is about more than just #JobSearch? Did you know that a #CareerCoach can help you, even if you’re not currently a #jobseeker? A #Career #Coach can also help you in your own Career journey – to help you get from where you are, to where you …

Confession: I’m an introvert living an extroverted life in an extroverted world. Growing up, I had no idea I could even be an introvert. I didn’t think of myself as shy. I was surrounded by extroverts in my family so I assumed I must be extroverted, too! I always felt everyone was awkward with people, …